From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
John Nwosu, Labour Party (LP) governorship aspirant for the 8 November election, says that Anambra needs a practical governor, not a theorist, who will provide answers to the various leadership deficits facing the state.
Addressing members of the Obidient Movement in Awka, Nwosu said the task presently at hand is a joint effort to salvage Anambra and urged them to be prepared for the task ahead, reminding them that Anambra is the next battleground for them.
Nwosu acknowledged their ongoing restructuring efforts, both nationally and in Anambra State, adding that the state will be a test case for them in November.
Stating his commitment to salvage the state, he described the present situation as unacceptable, adding that the state is plagued by insecurity, crime, criminality, and bloodletting.
According to him, theory is not practical, adding that Anambra needs practical leadership, which he is prepared to provide.
He urged the Obidient Movement to get involved and secure Anambra once again, by constitutionally sending away the present government to save the state from disaster.
Nwosu outlined his vision for Anambra, which is built around his seven pillars of good governance: security, health, education, economy, enterprise, market, and social welfare (SHEEEMS).
‘The Dis-Obidients have moved on. They have proven us right. You are either Obidient or not! The Obidient Movement is Peter Obi, and Peter Obi is the Obidient Movement. He is our leader, and we are his disciples. We must never forget that. Where our leader goes, we go with him!
‘Our state under Soludo is now an eyesore. It’s insecure. It has become a fetid dish of crime, criminality, and bloodletting. This has to change. Such carnage has to end! In 2017, Soludo selfishly stated that
“Anambra was not broken, so why fix it?” But karma has an address. Since its creation, Anambra is in its worst possible shape under his leadership. He inherited a broken state and made it worse.
‘Under his watch, Anambra has regressed economically due to insecurity. This lack of leadership has also impacted negatively on the entire South East. Out of what is locally called ITK – “I too know” – Soludo promised mountains and delivered molehills. He promised us Taiwan and Dubai; and when he failed to deliver, he arrogantly called us illiterates. What’s my point?
‘Gov. Soludo has failed. Soludo has to go. Anyone supporting Soludo for a second term does not love Anambra. We must get involved and secure Anambra once again. We must constitutionally send Soludo away. We must save Anambra from his disastrous leadership. Theory is not practical. We need practical leadership, and Soludo is not offering us that.
‘We are in a marathon race to produce a new Nigeria. I believe firmly that a new Nigeria is imperative and possible! But we must start from home. There are problems and challenges that are peculiar to Anambra, and there are challenges that pertain to Nigeria and Africa.
‘We can no longer allow Soludo to hoodwink us. Whitewashing Anambra is a fallacy and a ruse. Repainting existing infrastructure built by his predecessors and the federal government is deceitful and mischievous. Where are the developments that represent hard and soft power? Prioritisation and efficiency are the hallmark of good governance. And that is what we intend to bring about,’ Nwosu stated.
